They were joined by former Spain national team players Elisa Aguilar, Margarita ‘Wonny’ Geuer and Nieves Anula – a native of Tenerife – as well as Italy’s Catarina Pollini, who lent a hand in carrying out the draw.

The distinguished guests also included national federation representatives of the participating teams and Spain senior men’s national team coach Sergio Scariolo.

The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018 will take place from September 22-30, 2018.

The Group Phase will be held across the Tenerife Sports Pavilion Santiago Martin in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and the Palacio Municipal de Deportes “Quico Cabrera” in Santa Cruz. The Final Phase will then take center stage in the Tenerife Sports Pavilion Santiago Martin. —- FIBA